20 May 2010

Summary of Biden’s Meeting with Crown Prince of Bahrain

Leaders review progress on bilateral and regional issues, including Iraq

THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Vice President
May 20, 2010

Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Bahrain’s Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa

The Vice President met today with Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain. The Vice President and Crown Prince reaffirmed their commitment to a wide-ranging, long-term and strategic partnership between the United States and Bahrain. They reviewed progress on bilateral and regional issues, such as Iraq, Arab-Israeli peace, support for Afghanistan, and international efforts to ensure Iran complies with its United Nations Security Council and IAEA obligations.

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